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$395+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to California

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SYD — LAX
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Cheap flight deals from Sydney to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sydney to California flight deals. Data was last updated August 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$704
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$395
(lastminute.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$775

Good round-trip deal

$756 or less

Good one-way deal

$501 or less
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to California
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($134 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to California.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 17, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/199:40 pmSYD - SNA
2 stops32h 09mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/94:50 pmSNA - SYD
2 stops31h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/15$704
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/199:40 pmSYD - BUR
2 stops31h 14mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/97:05 pmBUR - SYD
2 stops29h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/15$704
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/209:40 pmSYD - SNA
2 stops39h 54mAlaska Airlines
Thu 11/278:05 amSNA - SYD
2 stops40h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/16$709
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/149:40 pmSYD - ONT
1 stop38h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 11/189:45 amONT - SYD
1 stop39h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/16$710
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/159:40 pmSYD - ONT
1 stop38h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 11/199:45 amONT - SYD
1 stop39h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/17$711
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/129:40 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop24h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/208:40 amLAX - SYD
1 stop18h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/15$722
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/299:40 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop35h 21mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/37:00 amLAX - SYD
1 stop19h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/17$723
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/159:40 pmSYD - LAX
2 stops43h 46mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/197:00 amLAX - SYD
1 stop17h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/17$724
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/231:15 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Mon 11/1010:45 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop28h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 8/16$727
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/29:40 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop24h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 9/117:00 amLAX - SYD
1 stop19h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/15$729
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/139:40 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop24h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/2110:10 amLAX - SYD
1 stop40h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/17$730
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/149:40 pmSYD - LAX
2 stops42h 21mAlaska Airlines
Thu 10/309:20 amLAX - SYD
2 stops40h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/16$731

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to California that are best for you.

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SydneySanta Ana

SYD - SNA

SYDSNA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/19

9:40 pm-11:49 am

2 stops32h 09m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/9

4:50 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$704

SydneySanta Ana

SYD - SNA

SYDSNA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/23

9:40 pm-9:56 am

2 stops30h 16m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/9

7:00 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$704

SydneySanta Ana

SYD - SNA

SYDSNA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/21

9:40 pm-9:29 am

2 stops29h 49m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/9

8:55 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$704

SydneyBurbank

SYD - BUR

SYDBUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/21

9:40 pm-10:54 am

2 stops31h 14m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 12/9

7:05 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$704

SydneyBurbank

SYD - BUR

SYDBUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/19

9:40 pm-10:54 am

2 stops31h 14m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 12/9

7:05 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$704

SydneyBurbank

SYD - BUR

SYDBUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/23

9:40 pm-10:54 am

2 stops31h 14m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 12/9

7:05 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$704

SydneySanta Ana

SYD - SNA

SYDSNA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/20

9:40 pm-6:34 pm

2 stops39h 54m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/27

8:05 am-7:45 pm

2 stops40h 40m

$709

SydneyOntario

SYD - ONT

SYDONT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/14

9:40 pm-5:14 pm

1 stop38h 34m

Ontario

Tue 11/18

9:45 am-7:45 pm

1 stop39h 00m

$710

SydneyOntario

SYD - ONT

SYDONT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/15

9:40 pm-5:14 pm

1 stop38h 34m

Ontario

Wed 11/19

9:45 am-7:45 pm

1 stop39h 00m

$711

SydneyOntario

SYD - ONT

SYDONT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/16

9:40 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Ontario

Sun 2/1

9:50 am-7:45 pm

1 stop38h 55m

$713

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to California (average of $246). Flying from Sydney to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 17, 2025.

When flying from Sydney to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 17, 2025.

The most flights from SYD to USCA are scheduled on a Tuesday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sydney to California?

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated August 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Fiji Airways, Delta, and Qantas Airways from Sydney to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to California?

    For a flight from Sydney to California, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 4.6 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this Sydney to California flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hawaiian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $395. Air Canada flights start at $487 while deals on United Airlines start at $499 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Sydney to California?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to California?

    Before booking your flight to California from Sydney, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Aeromexico (100%), Air France (81%), KLM( 80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to California?

    On average you can expect to pay $4,765 for a flight from Sydney to California. The cheapest flight overall is $463 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $660.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to California (average of $246). Flying from Sydney to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Sydney to California

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$455Average$1,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$478Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$638Average$939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$640Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$704Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$709Average$1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$736Average$1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$758Average$1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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